Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Odds and NHL Picks for Today

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice as part of a massive Tuesday slate in the NHL. This will be the first of two meetings this season, and will be must-watch TV as Sidney Crosby battles Connor Bedard. It’s time to get you set with our expert Penguins vs Blackhawks prediction.

Chicago has had a rough go this season, sitting with a 1-5-0 record, which has them last in the Central Division. Superstar captain Connor Bedard will be making his season debut in this one after offseason shoulder surgery, but will this be enough? My answer is no. Pittsburgh has just broken a three-game losing streak (0-2-1) by taking down a strong Dallas Stars team. A massive win that can be a spark and help propel this team into some wins. The Penguins have not had to travel too much this season, and while they are dealing with some injuries, I still like the roster they can present in this game. With Chicago missing young offensive forward Frank Nazar due to a two-game suspension, it is a significant hit to their already limited star talent. The power play (7.1%) and penalty kill (68.8%) has also been a major issue for Chicago, so Pittsburgh may have an even clearer path to their second-straight win. For our Penguins vs. Blackhawks prediction, we are siding with Pittsburgh on the money line.

Penguins vs Blackhawks prediction: Penguins ML (-135) available at time of publishing. Playable to -150.